Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Salary Range: $79,589 - $118,063 + 12% super per annum
Location: Near Karingal
Employment type: Full Time, Fixed Term (2026)
Start Date: 13/07/2026

Opening Summary

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a welcoming, Catholic Primary school near Karingal to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher for a full-time Term 3 start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school community known for its supportive leadership, high staff retention, and a strong, collaborative planning culture.

If you are a proactive upper primary teacher who values explicit teaching and strong literacy foundations (including phonics and morphology) and you thrive in a team-based environment, this is a role where you can make a genuine impact for the remainder of the year.

About the School

The school is a supportive and people-centred school in the area, backed by a very strong leadership team. You'll join a collaborative planning culture, where the 5/6 team works closely together (three classes functioning as a team) to support consistency and student progress. Teaching at the school is supported through the use of Ochre units for explicit teaching, with strong resources already in place to strengthen morphology, explicit instruction, and phonics.

About the Role

In this 5/6 role, you'll be responsible for delivering consistent, engaging instruction across an upper primary cohort, contributing to a team-based structure where planning and practices are shared. The school is seeking a teacher who can confidently manage the classroom while using systematic approaches to build strong literacy foundations. You'll step into a setting where resources and teaching structures are already established, and where staff retention is high-reflecting a positive, stable school culture.

Benefits

• Secured work until the end of 2026
• Join a school with very supportive leadership and a strong staff retention culture
• Work within a collaborative 5/6 team approach
• A strong, settled environment with low staff movement, helping you build continuity for your students

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver explicit literacy instruction, including phonics-based teaching and strong literacy foundations
• Maintain consistent, proactive classroom management that supports a positive learning environment
• Plan and deliver learning aligned to school teaching structures, including the use of Ochre units
• Collaborate with the 5/6 team to support student outcomes
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching practices to meet learning needs
• Build strong relationships with students and support a culture of engagement and respect

You Will Have

• Current or pending VIT registration
• Confident, proactive classroom management skills
• 2+ years teaching experience
• Experience and/or strong capability with literacy instruction (including phonics)
• A genuine, enthusiastic approach to teaching

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many schools across Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in supporting teachers throughout every stage of their career. We focus on long-term relationships and high-quality career outcomes. Personalised support throughout the recruitment process Access to relevant, detailed insights about school culture and expectations Free resume, KSC and interview preparation assistance Professional development from experienced Principal Mentor Strong industry reputation and extensive school partnerships Tradewind Australia is dedicated to helping teachers secure rewarding, meaningful roles in education.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your application. For more information about this position, contact Meg Mclaughlin on 03 •••• •091 or meg•••••••••••@twrecruitment.com.au.

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.